I traveled from NY to Las Vegas to attend VMS, and below I’ve listed some financial aspects I needed to consider:<\/p>
- Airfare: About $300 roundtrip<\/span><\/li>
- Hotel: VMS has a partnership with a 5 star hotel called the Downtown Grand. The discount rate $50 per night, which can be split between up to 4 people. #bless<\/span><\/li>
- Entertainment: The Ubers\/Lyfts, foods\/drinks\u00a0– they really add up! I recommend to have about $100 readily available, and DEFINITELY more if you plan to gamble and buy souvenirs.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Impact<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t- You will learn about the music industry! Like a lot about it!<\/li><\/ol>
My favorite panels focused on how to run a music festival and how to kick butt with playlist marketing. Additionally, you get to learn about A&R, management, distribution, and you also get to experience an artist showcase.<\/p>
2. Networking be real tho<\/p>
When I was at VMS, I met the management mind behind Linkin Park, as well as students from several other colleges. I even met Las Vegas locals of the industry- all of whom were so friendly and welcoming to me and my peers!<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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If you prefer tactical experiences (I'm thinking from a musician's standpoint), I'd suggest you save your money for NAMM.<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLet me just say that the Music Department Head of Hofstra University is such a dedicated soul. He pitched to the university to give students grants to attend this so he made it possible for our airfare and hotel to be fully covered!<\/p>
Thanks, Prof. T!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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- Hotel: VMS has a partnership with a 5 star hotel called the Downtown Grand. The discount rate $50 per night, which can be split between up to 4 people. #bless<\/span><\/li>